‘Uncharted territory’: Another shock loss for Penrith
Four-time reigning NRL premiers Penrith are in uncharted waters, suffering a 22-18 defeat to North Queensland and slumping to a 1-4 record to begin the season.
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Magical Latrell display seals Souths win over Roosters
Latrell Mitchell has conjured more NRL magic to give South Sydney a 20-14 win over the Sydney Roosters.
Payten shakes off self-doubt as Cowboys hit form
Coach Todd Payten is seeing life through a different lens now that North Queensland are back in form.
Panthers mull Talagi recall in fight to ignite season
Star recruit Blaize Talagi has only played one NRL game in his first five rounds at Penrith but could earn a recall amid the Panthers' woes.
‘He is him’: Walker left in awe of Latrell masterclass
There were no signs of rust for Latrell Mitchell as Cody Walker hailed the South Sydney star's bravery in their 20-14 win over the Sydney Roosters.
RLPA want talks to avoid missing more NRLW superstars
The NRL's decision to block Newcastle signing New Zealand superstar Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has prompted calls for more flexibility for female players.
Bennett and Amone help Jayden Sullivan shine for Souths
Jayden Sullivan says he owes Wayne Bennett and former teammate Junior Amone for helping rekindle his NRL career at South Sydney.
Family pedigree ensures Hayes can be top prop for Dogs
He dreamt of being a fullback for Canterbury but after a reality check from his grandfather, Harry Hayes is blossoming into a promising Bulldogs front-rower.
Police investigate, brawling NRL fans face stadium bans
A brawl which led to more than 20 fans being evicted from a South Sydney-Roosters NRL clash in Sydney is being investigated by police.
NRL treated state like ‘cash cow’: WA Premier
The NRL's chances of expanding into Perth have seemingly deteriorated further after the Western Australia premier hit out at the league over negotiations.
Sea Eagles don’t need Turbo to soar over Storm: Seibold
While the stats say otherwise, Manly coach Anthony Seibold believes they can beat Melbourne without Tom Trbojevic while the Storm welcome back Jahrome Hughes.
Lomax nails golden point to douse Gutho-fuelled Dragons
Zac Lomax has kicked Parramatta to their first win of 2025 with a golden-point field goal in the Eels' thrilling 23-22 victory over St George Illawarra.
Hasler says sin-bins spoil game after Titans loss
Des Hasler claims fans are "not getting a fair deal", unhappy with the NRL's head-high crackdown after Gold Coast's 36-10 loss to the Dolphins.
Reynolds injured after firing Broncos blitz of Tigers
Brisbane's second-half blitz secured a 46-24 win over Wests Tigers as captain Adam Reynolds starred before leaving the field with a hamstring injury.
‘A lot to give’: Adam Reynolds keeps 2026 door open
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds is playing well enough to go around again next year but his focus is on the short-term after injuring a hamstring.
Titan Fa’asuamaleaui faces ban, coach talks a fine line
Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is one of three players facing a ban out of Saturday's NRL matches, after Des Hasler's complaints over an NRL crackdown.
On the wing Lomax no issue with ditching the centres
Zac Lomax insists he's happy to remain on the wing in a reshuffled Parramatta backline, claiming his teammates know moving out of centre is no issue for him.
Hughes masterclass after hand surgery beats Manly
Melbourne have flexed their NRL premiership muscles, with halfback Jahrome Hughes having a field day to lead his side to a 48-24 flogging of Manly.
Dogs stay top, sink Knights in best start for 32 years
Kurt Mann has scored in his 200th NRL appearance to help Canterbury beat Newcastle 20-0 and maintain their unbeaten start to 2025.
Thurston’s biggest fan Purdue forging own Cowboys path
Jaxon Purdue's family used to drive 800km to watch every North Queensland home game, now he's tipped as a cornerstone of the NRL club's future.
Ex-Sevens star Leo relishes league return with Storm
Melbourne rookie Moses Leo's winding road to his NRL debut makes an interesting story.
Dodd charge set to cost him shot at Souths NRL debut
Lewis Dodd is set to miss out on another chance for an NRL debut, with a crusher charge to deny the English recruit a shot in South Sydney's halves.
I’m the right man for Dragons’ pressure moments: Ilias
Lachlan Ilias came up short of answers with the game on the line in round five, but says he's still the right man to handle the Dragons' pressure moments.
Townsend under microscope as Roosters’ season falters
Chad Townsend is facing increased scrutiny for his role in the Sydney Roosters' early-season struggles, something hooker Connor Watson believes is unfair.
Ex-NRL player Wiliame named Bulldogs women’s coach
Brayden Wiliame has been named inaugural head coach of Canterbury's NRLW team after would-be boss Blake Cavallaro resigned.
Raw chicken rev-up: what rivalry means to Mamouzelos
A pep talk from Reggie the Rabbit taught a young Peter Mamouzelos just what the rivalry with the Sydney Roosters means to South Sydney.
Manly’s old DCE successor a world away at Souths
Jamie Humphreys is the early rookie of the year at South Sydney, but won't entertain the fact he was once the likely man to replace Daly Cherry-Evans at Manly.
Canberra, Cronulla wary of 11-a-side showdowns
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has warned the NRL's head-high crackdown could lead to teams finishing with fewer men on the field.
Struggling Eels reveal Mitchell Moses comeback date
Parramatta have revealed a new timeline for Mitchell Moses' expected return to NRL action.
Haas will make call on Samoa switch after Origin
Brisbane prop Payne Haas has explained why he is considering representing Samoa at Test level but he won't be rushing his call.
Raiders taking star half’s contract talks to the wire
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart says he will sit down with Jamal Fogarty's management "at the right time", despite a looming contract deadline.